Short-Term Gold Options
 

Short-Term Gold Options

Successful trading in today’s volatile gold markets requires targeted and comprehensive market access. Short-Term Options on Gold futures meet this demand. The contracts enable quick responses to worldwide economic announcements and political events that affect gold prices. They also serve as a tool for inter- and intra-product trading in precious metals or other commodities.

Short-term options on gold futures provide:

  • Daily expiration five business days forward, following the first cycle week
  • A low cost, short-term option solution
  • European-style expiration and financial settlement
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Key Facts

  • Available for trading on:
    • CME Globex
    • The trading floor in New York
    • Over-the-counter with central clearing via CME ClearPort
  • As each Short-Term Options contract expires, a new contract is listed
  • Aligned with standard strike prices and standard front month futures
 

 

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Miguel Vias
Director, Metals Products
+1 212 299 2358
Miguel.Vias@cmegroup.com
 
 
 
 
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